I thought the Caesars fancied themselves as masters of the state rather than servants of it. In any event, N.T. Wright is typically astute. For more on Paul, this time by Jerome Murphy-O'Connor:

http://www.catholicexchange.com/...=2& art_id=29192
Patrick O'Hannigan | Homepage | 07.05.05 - 7:27 pm | #

I thought the Caesars fancied themselves as masters of the state rather than servants of it.

Sounds like you're describing our hapless bunch of bishops, Patrick.
Joseph D'Hippolito | 07.06.05 - 11:46 pm | #

Hello Dale,

You'll no doubt like this article by NT Wright as well. Its broader focus fleshes out more where Wright is coming from.

Hello Joseph,

Can you ever take a break from your hatred and fury to enjoy something? Try it, you might like it.

BA
BA | 07.15.05 - 11:55 pm | #

D'oh!

http://westminster-abbey.org/eve...s/ gore_2000.htm
BA | 07.15.05 - 11:56 pm | #